Experience
Shanghai Dine At A Local Familys Home With English Speaking hosts
Most Shanghai food experiences are built around a chef, a studio, or a script.
About
Most Shanghai food experiences are built around a chef, a studio, or a script. These are built around a family. +1 Chopsticks is China's first home dining marketplace — we personally curate local host families and connect them with international travelers who want more than another restaurant meal. The food is seasonal and made from scratch. The conversation is genuine. And the home you're sitting in is exactly that — someone's actual home, not a staged set. No two dinners are the same because no two families are the same. The hosts each bring something different to the table. A Jiading Ayi who has been welcoming international guests since 2016 and grows her own vegetables in a backyard garden. A Guizhou-born host who spent a decade in the US and bridges both cultures fluently. A Shanghai family who will teach you to fold dumplings before you sit down to eat.
What's included
- Full home-cooked meal — appetizers, mains, staples, and dessert
- Tea and water throughout the meal
What's not included
- Transportation to and from the host's home
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What is included in the price?
Full home-cooked meal — appetizers, mains, staples, and dessert · Tea and water throughout the meal
What is not included?
Transportation to and from the host's home
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